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Am having pain in navel area. come in waves. Lying down does not relieve. Spent one entire sleepless night with this recurring pain, usually ending with diarrea. Sometimes experiencing burbing. Very painful. leaving that area feeling warm and uncomfortable. Frequent trips to bathroom. Sometimes just in time. Doesn t really seem to matter what I eat, altho I try to eat fairly healthy food. I think I have IBS. How does one test for that?
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ROME -III criteria for IBS is At least three months, with onset at least six months previously, of recurrent abdominal pain or discomfort* associated with two or more of the following:
Improvement with defecation; and/or Onset associated with a change in frequency of stool; and/or Onset associated with a change in form (appearance) of stool.
*Discomfort means an uncomfortable sensation not described as pain. Your not mentioned since when you're suffering from if it is acute then it may be due to acute gastrentritis or food Intolerance or food poisoning etc. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Avoid spicy food and alcohol avoid smoking and caffeine drinks. Drink plenty of liquids, use tablet Ofloxacine and Ornidazole twice a day for five days. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
There's is no tests available for it is treated upon clinical criteria call rome lll.
ROME -lll criteria
At least three months, with onset at least six months previously, of recurrent abdominal pain or discomfort* associated with two or more of the following:
Improvement with defecation; and/or Onset associated with a change in frequency of stool; and/or Onset associated with a change in form (appearance) of stool.
*Discomfort means an uncomfortable sensation not described as pain. Avoid spicy food and alcohol avoid smoking and caffeine drinks. use probiotics twice a day for five days. Use tablet Pantoprazole before breakfast for one week. use tablet Ofloxacine Ornidazole twice a day for five days. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
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How Can I Test For Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. ROME -III criteria for IBS is At least three months, with onset at least six months previously, of recurrent abdominal pain or discomfort* associated with two or more of the following: Improvement with defecation; and/or Onset associated with a change in frequency of stool; and/or Onset associated with a change in form (appearance) of stool. *Discomfort means an uncomfortable sensation not described as pain. Your not mentioned since when you re suffering from if it is acute then it may be due to acute gastrentritis or food Intolerance or food poisoning etc. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Avoid spicy food and alcohol avoid smoking and caffeine drinks. Drink plenty of liquids, use tablet Ofloxacine and Ornidazole twice a day for five days. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.